The Subject Specific Guide for Studies in Language and Literature is used for Extended Essays in all Language A papers. This means you will follow the guidance for topic selection, types of sources, treatment of topic and formatting of the essay, etc. for all three categories as students who are doing the English language EE, only of course your source texts and supporting materials will be in Spanish. The entire EE, including the reflections on the RPPF, must be done in Spanish.
Studies in Language and Literature: An Introduction
Studies in Language and Literature: Overview
Choice of Topic: Includes examples of topics and directions for formulating a research question
Treatment of the Topic: Includes examples of topics, research questions and possible approaches
Interpreting the Assessment Criteria: See exactly how you will be graded on each criterion.
Examples from the IB Extended Essay Guide in English (with RPPF)
Studies in Language and Literature: Studies in Language and Literature: Studies in Language and Literature: Studies in Language and Literature:
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These are a few examples of EEs that have been assessed. Before you open the essay and the RPPF, take a look at the assessment to see what grade was achieved on a particular paper. Alternately, you may wish to open and read the EE and then guess how well it scored, but be sure to CHECK THE GRADES! |
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You may use Wikipedia and google to gain background information about your topic; however, the sources you cite in your paper must be well-respected publications.
In general, websites are frowned upon, all sources must have a real human author, and databases are required.
Helpful databases
Center (EBSCO) |
JSTOR |